Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Raj Thackeray Returns to Shiv Sena After 20 Years
Raj Thackeray, a politician who left the Shiv Sena party 20 years ago, went back to the party's headquarters on a Sunday.
This was a big moment because he and his cousin Uddhav Thackeray, who is now the leader of Shiv Sena, made up their differences.
They even released a joint plan for what they want to do together.
Raj used to be very popular and had his own party called MNS, but over time, he had some problems and his party didn't do as well.
Now, he's back with Uddhav, and they are working together again.
They have some plans to help people, like giving money to workers and not charging tax on small houses.
They also want to set up kitchens where people can get cheap food.
Raj Thackeray returned to Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years, marking a reconciliation with Uddhav Thackeray.
A joint manifesto was released by Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, outlining their political alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections.
Raj Thackeray left Shiv Sena in 2005 and formed the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
The alliance includes proposals to support domestic workers with Rs 1,500 per month and exempt property tax for houses up to 700 square feet.
The manifesto also proposes setting up 'Maa Saheb' kitchens to provide subsidized breakfast and lunch at Rs 10.
- Who
- Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray
- What
- Raj Thackeray's return to Shiv Sena Bhavan after 20 years and the release of a joint manifesto
- When
- Sunday afternoon, January 4, 2026
- Where
- Shiv Sena Bhavan, Mumbai
- Why
- To mark a reconciliation and political alliance between Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray
- Raj Thackeray
- Politician and founder of MNS
- Uddhav Thackeray
- Current leader of Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Shiv Sena Bhavan
- Headquarters of Shiv Sena
- MNS
- Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, founded by Raj Thackeray
- Joint Manifesto
- Released by Raj and Uddhav Thackeray
- Domestic Workers
- Proposed monthly support of Rs 1,500
- Property Tax Exemption
- For houses up to 700 square feet
- Swabhiman Nidhi Scheme
- Monthly allowance of Rs 1,500 for domestic helpers and Koli women
- Maa Saheb Kitchens
- Subsidized breakfast and lunch at Rs 10
Sources
Raj Thackeray Enters Sena Bhavan After 20 Years As Maharashtra Politics Change Again
The Significance Of Raj Thackeray's Homecoming After 2 Decades
After 20 Years, Raj Thackeray Steps Inside Shiv Sena Bhavan Following Alliance With Brother Uddhav
Ex-Mumbai Mayor Shubha Raul Quits Shiv Sena, Joins BJP
Uddhav Sena-MNS manifesto promises free power, allowance for domestic helps
BMC election: Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS manifesto promises free electricity, allowance for women domestic helps—check details
